Repair List Inspection
A Low Cost Repair List Inspection could save you TIME and MONEY!
There are numerous small repairs in a house that a property owner may not be aware of that can slow down a sale or reduce the house price during negotiations. Small repairs that if known prior to negotiations the property owner could have repaired at a reasonable price in a timely non-rushed manner allowing negotiations to proceed smoothly. A repair list inspection from a Iron Gates licensed home inspector can find those small needed repairs without spending the money for a full house inspection.
The Advantages of a Repair List Inspections:
There are numerous small repairs in a house that a property owner may not be aware of that can slow down a sale or reduce the house price during negotiations. Small repairs that if known prior to negotiations the property owner could have repaired at a reasonable price in a timely non-rushed manner allowing negotiations to proceed smoothly. A repair list inspection from a Iron Gates licensed home inspector can find those small needed repairs without spending the money for a full house inspection.
The Advantages of a Repair List Inspections:
- A repair list inspection gives you the time to hire reasonably price contractors or do repairs yourself before the buyer's home inspection saving you money from doing last minute repairs at inflated prices before closing.
- A repair list inspection lessens the chance the negotiations will fall apart if a buyer’s inspection reveals numerous problems with the property that the seller was unaware of and could have repaired ahead of time if known.
What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection?A home inspection report is not a to-do list; rest assured, there’s no need for you to fix everything a home inspector thinks could stand for improvement. Basically, inspection repairs fall into three categories: fixes that are pretty much required, according to the inspector; fixes that typically aren’t required; and fixes that are up for debate. Here’s how to know which is which.
Home inspection tips for sellers: Common fixes required after a home inspection
There are some repairs that will be required by lenders before they will release funds to finance a buyer’s home purchase. Typically these address costly structural defects, building code violations, or safety issues—sometimes in the attic, crawl spaces, and basement—and others related to the chimney or furnace.
There are some repairs that will be required by lenders before they will release funds to finance a buyer’s home purchase. Typically these address costly structural defects, building code violations, or safety issues—sometimes in the attic, crawl spaces, and basement—and others related to the chimney or furnace.
If a home inspection reveals such problems, odds are you’re responsible for fixing them. Start by getting some bids from contractors to see how much the work will cost. From there, you can fix these problems or—the more expedient route—offer the buyers a credit so they can pay for the fixes themselves. This might be preferable, as you won’t have to oversee the process; you can move out and move on with your life.
Home inspection repairs that aren’t requiredDo you have to fix everything on a home inspection? Cosmetic issues or issues of normal wear and tear that are found by the inspector usually do not have to be fixed.
“Some inspection contracts will expressly state that the buyers cannot request any cosmetic fixes to be made and can only ask that structural defects, building code violations, or safety issues be addressed,” says Lerner. Furthermore, “state laws may also impact your liability as a seller for any issues uncovered during an inspection.”
“Some inspection contracts will expressly state that the buyers cannot request any cosmetic fixes to be made and can only ask that structural defects, building code violations, or safety issues be addressed,” says Lerner. Furthermore, “state laws may also impact your liability as a seller for any issues uncovered during an inspection.”
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FHA/VA 4 Part Water Quality (Nitrite/Nitrate/Bacteria/Lead) 2-3 Week Results $250
Nitrite-Nitrate-Lead (2-3 Week Results) $200
Nitrite-Nitrate-Bacteria $200
Nitrite-Nitrate $125
Lead (2-3 Week Results) $125
Bacteria $125
Well Services
Well Flow Test $150 ($100 if done with home inspection)
FHA/VA 4 Part Water Quality (Nitrite/Nitrate/Bacteria/Lead) 2-3 Week Results $250
Nitrite-Nitrate-Lead (2-3 Week Results) $200
Nitrite-Nitrate-Bacteria $200
Nitrite-Nitrate $125
Lead (2-3 Week Results) $125
Bacteria $125
Well Services
Well Flow Test $150 ($100 if done with home inspection)
• Roof, vents, flashing and trim
• Gutters and downspouts
• Skylights, Chimney and other roof penetrations
• Decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings
• Eaves, soffit and fascia
• Grading and drainage
• Basement, foundation and crawl space
• Heating system
• Cooling system
• Location of main water and gas shut off valves
• Water heating system
• Water penetration
• Interior plumbing fixtures and faucets
• Drainage sump pumps with accessible floats
• Electrical service line and meter box
• Electrical panels, breakers and fuses
• Grounding and bonding
• GFCIs and AFCI
• Fireplace damper door and hearth
• Insulation and ventilation
• Garage door, safety sensors and openers
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• Property Address
• MLS# if available
• Your Real Estate Agent if applicable
• Preferred inspection day
Pre-inspection Agreement
ITEMS INSPECTED:• Lot & Grounds
• Plumbing throughout the home
• Roof, Attic (Insulation & Ventilation) & Chimney
• Windows, Doors & Interior
• Electrical
• Floors, walls and joists
• Exterior